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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-02-2006 NAHMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2006 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman O'Neal called the Regular Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Dan Uhlry led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: O'NEAL, GONZALES, AND FLORES ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE Also present were: Community Development Director Preisendanz, Planning Manager Weiner, City Engineer Seumalo, Deputy City Attorney Santana, Senior Planner Harris, Project Planner Donahoe, Associate Planner Carlson, and Office Specialist Porche'. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non-A¢endized items) None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes a. Regular Planning Commission Minutes of April 18, 2006 Office Specialist Porche' noted the clerical corrections made to page 6 of 9 to the April 18, 2006 Planning Commission Minutes. Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 2 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -MAY 2, 2006 Commissioner O'Neal pulled Item No. 2 due to conflict of interest and requested to be removed from the meeting during the discussion of this item. He asked Deputy City Attorney Santana if the meeting could be continued due to possible a lack of quorum. Deputy City Attorney Santana indicated that under the Political Reform Act that so long as the matter is on Consent Calendar, he may still proceed with the vote. Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that before a Motion was made, it would be necessary to pull Item No. 3 due to revisions of the Conditions of Approval. He requested the project planner to review the project with the Commission. 3. Minor Design Review for a Residential Duplex located on the west side of Lanestaff Street, 180 feet south of Flint. Senior Planner Harris stated that the applicant is proposing a residential duplex which is single-story on the west side of Langstaff approximately 180 feet south of Flint in the medium high density zone. He indicated that each unit would have 1,048 square feet to include three (3) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. He stated that Spanish Eclectic would be the architectural design. He stated that the applicant also agreed to have a California Stucco finish that would enhance the architectural design. Senior Planner Harris also stated that this project complies with the Development Standards and meets the Historic Elsinore Architectural Design Guidelines. He stated that a Condition has been added and read it for the Record as follows: Prior to the issuance of any building permit for the Project, Developer shall enter into an agreement with the City and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore to provide (a) I S% of the units constructed in the Project as affordable housing units in accordance with the requirements of Section 33413(h) (2) of the California Community redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code Sections 33000 et seq.), or (b) and alternative equivalent action as determined by the City which may include (without limitation) dedication of vacant land, construction of affordable units on another site, or payment of an in lieu fee at the rate of $2.00 per square foot of assessable space for each dwelling unit in the Project. For purposes of this condition, "assessable space" means all of the square footage within the perimeter of a residential structure, not including any carport, walkway, garage, overhang, patio, enclosed patio, detached accessory structure, or similar area. The amount of the square footage within the perimeter of a residential structure shall be calculated by the building department of the City in accordance with the standard practice of the City in calculating structural perimeters. Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 3 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -MAY 2, 2006 Senior Planner Harris concluded the reading of his Staff Report Deputy City Attorney Santana wanted to clarify the conflict of interest regarding Item No. 2. She stated that according to the Public Resources Code provision and the FPPC regulations, when a matter is on Consent Calendar the exception is that the Commissioner must still comply with subsections B1.2 which would require the Commissioner to recuse himself/herselffrnm voting, step down from the dais, but could remain in the room. Commissioner Gonzales requested clarification on the quorum issue. Deputy City Attorney Santana indicated that she would need to reseazch that information. She requested that Chairman O'Neal call for a five minute break Chairman O'Neal indicated that while Deputy City Attorney Santana was researching that information, the Commission would continue with Item No. 3. Chairman O'Neal requested a Motion for Item No. I to include the corrections to the Minutes and Item No. 3. MOVED BY FLORES, SECONDED BY GONZALES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-0, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS CHANGED AND AMENDED. Chairman O'Neal requested a five minute recess at 6:08 PM while Deputy City Attorney Santana continued her research. Chairman O'Neal reconvened the meeting at 6:13 PM. Deputy City Attorney Santana stated that in order to meet quorum the rule of the necessity would be invoked. The rule allows for the two (2) remaining Commissioners to then vote on the matter, and for Chairman O'Neal to remain at the dais for purposes of establishing a quorum but recuse himself from voting. Chairman O'Neal asked if he should pass the position of Chairman down to Vice Chairman Gonzales. Deputy City Attorney Santana stated "correct". Vice Chairman Gonzales requested a Motion. Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 4 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -MAY 2, 2006 MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY FLORES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 2-0 WITH O'NEAL ABSTAIlVING TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2006- 44, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW OF A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 16946 PIERROTT AVENUE (APN: 378- 254-058). Vice Chairman Gonzales returned the Chair back to Chairman O'Neal. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 4. Tentative Tract Man No. 25473. Revision No. 1 and Mitigated Neeative Declaration No. 2006-O1 Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:16 PM. Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that this is a request to subdivide and develop an .area in the Ramsgate Specific Plan into 164 single-family lots, eight (8) open space lots, a water reservoir, and three (3) water-quality basins on 58 acres. He requested Project Planner Donahoe to review the project with the Commission. Project Planner Donahoe stated that this is an application submitted by White Rock Acquisition Co. to develop Planning Area No. 7 of the Ramsgate Specific Plan. She stated that the Ramsgate Specific Plan was approved in June of 1984 and has undergone three (3) revisions. She stated that the White Rock Acquisition Co. has resubmitted the five (5) maps on the west side the Ramsgate Specific Plan. She stated that the map that is in discussion is a revision to the original approved map for Planning Area 7, on the east side of the SP but has been drastically reduced in size. Project Planner Donahoe indicated that the map in question is located north-east of Interstate 15, approximately one (1) mile west of Canyon Lake, west of Summerhill Drive, south of Greenwald, and north of the extension of La Strada Road. She stated that the. proposed subdivision is a logical extension of the existing Tuscany Hills Community. She stated that it is also consistent with proposed and approved North Tuscany Hills as well as the proposed and approved La Strada project to the south. She stated that it has a minunum lot size of 5,500 square feet and the lots range in size to 18,540 square feet and averaging 7,046 square feet. Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 5 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINU'T`ES -MAY 2, 2006 She stated that the design of La Strada has undergone some changing circumstances over the last couple of months. She noted that because of the four (4) access points on La Strada Road in the vicinity, the City has some concerns with the raised landscape median design that was approved during the General Plan Amendment for the La Strada project. She stated that the applicant and the City wish to develop this portion of La Strada Road with a design that does not include the raised landscape medians for safety reasons. Project Planner Donahoe stated that the City Attorney's office recommended an additional Condition of Approval to clarify the issue of the raised landscape median design. Project Planner Donahoe read the Condition of Approval as follows: #40: Prior to issuance of any building permit in the Phase 2 construction of Tentative Tract Map No. 25473 Revision No. 1, the applicant shall complete all improvements to La Strada Road frontage consistent with the then applicable General Plan Specifications, which improvements may include a raised landscaped median. Project Planner Donahoe recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution recommending that City Council to adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2006-01 and Tentative Traction Map No. 25473 Revision No. 1 based on Exhibit "C", Findings and subject to the amended Conditions of Approval. Chairman O'Neal requested the applicant approach the podium. Kristine Zortman, 8914 Research Drive, Irvine CA. stated that she is the representative for White Rock Acquisition Company. Chairman O'Neal asked Ms. Zortman if she has read and agrees with the revised Conditions of Approval. Ms. Zortman stated "Yes". Ms. Zortman thanked the City and Staff for their support on the success of the project. She gave a brief outline on how this project will benefit the City and County. She stated that White Rock Acquisition Company is appreciative of where they are today and recognizes the importance of open space preservation to the City. She stated that she would be available for any questions that Staff or the Commission may have. Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone would like to speak for or against the project. There being no further comments, Chairman O'Neal brought the discussion back to the Commission. Agenda IIem No. Page of PAGE 6 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -MAY 2, 2006 Vice Chairman Gonzales requested clarification on La Strada Road Ms. Zortman stated that White Rock Acquisition is required to complete the frontage improvements along La Strada to their Tract and also pay in-lieu fees for future development of La Strada as it moves into the Camino Del Norte road-way extension. Vice Chairman Gonzales asked where cell A & B would be located. Ms. Zortman stated that cell A & B are part of the LEAPS project which is in the conservation area. Vice Chairman Gonzales had no further comments Commissioner Flores stated that he had a chance to visit the area in discussion and stated that his concerns would be the traffic and requested Ms Zortman to clarify. Ms. Zortman stated that a traffic study was conducted that encompasses other Ramsgate projects. She stated that the traffic study for this particular tract identifies that the mitigation measures would include construction as it goes to Camino Del Norte and full secondary access up to Greenwald. Commissioner Flores asked Ms. Zortman when the project would begin. Ms. Zortman stated that they hope to start grading in 2007. Commissioner Flores asked if the project would be a gated community. Ms. Zortman indicated "No". Commissioner Flores had no further comments. Vice Chairman Gonzales asked City Engineer Seumalo to clarify the widening of the Greenwald Road that's in the County. City Engineer Seumalo stated that he would contact the transportation department in Riverside County and get the status. Vice Chairman Gonzales asked if grading had begun in Tuscany Hills North. City Engineer Seumalo stated "They have not". Vice Chairman Gonzales had no further comments. Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 7 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -MAY 2, 2006 Chairman O'Neal stated that he had no questions for the applicant, and concurs with Staff s recommendations. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:32 PM and requested the reading of the Resolutions. MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY FLORES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-0, APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 2006-46, A RESOLTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE MULTI-SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP) FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 25473 REVISION NO. 1, LOCATED ON A PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL N0.349-27-001. MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY FLORES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-0, APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 2006-47, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DELCARATION NO. 2006-O1 AND THE MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM THERETO, FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 25473 REVISION NO. 1, ON APPROXIMATELY 58.7 + ACRES LOCATED NORTHEAST OF INTESTATE 15, APPROXIMATELY ON MILE WEST OF CANYON LAKE, WEST OF SUMMERHILL DRIVE, SOUTH OF GREENWALD, AND NORTH OF THE EXTENSION OF LA STRADA ROAD, ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING TUSCANY HILLS COMMUNITY TO THE EAST, AND KNOWN AS A PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 349-270- 001. MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY FLORES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-0, APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 2006-48, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE Agenda Item No Page of PAGE 8 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -MAY 2, 2006 ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 25473, REVISION NO. i, A SUBDIVISION OF 164 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, WATER RESERVOIR, THREE WATER QUALITY BASINS AND EIGHT (8) OPEN SPACE LOTS, ON APPROXIMATELY 58.7 + ACRES LOCATED NORTHEAST OF INTESTATE 15, APPROXIMATELY ON MILE WEST OF CANYON LAKE, WEST OF SUMMERHILL DRIVE, SOUTH OF GREENWALD, AND NORTH OF THE EXTENSION OF LA STRADA ROAD, ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING TUSCANY HILLS COMMUNITY TO THE EAST, AND KNOWN AS A PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL N0.349-270-001. None INFORMATIONAL None STAFF COMMENTS City Engineer Setunalo commented on the following: • He wished Chairman O'Neal a Happy Birthday. Deputy City Attorney Santana commented on the followine: • She had a brief follow-up on the last Planning Commission meeting of April 18, 2006 which discussed the Political Reform Act and the requirements for when a Planning Commissioner must leave the room. PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Flores commented on the followine: • He wished a Happy Birthday to Chairman O'Neal. Agenda Item No. _ Page of PAGE 9 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -MAY 2, 2006 • He thanked the individuals who spoke on the Ramsgate project and indicated that he is looking forward to the project. Vice Chairman Gonzales commented on the followine: • He reminded the Commission that he would be on vacation for the next week, but would be back in time for the next Planning Commission Meeting. Chairman O'Neal commented on the followine: • He stated that he received a letter from Mr. Dodson regarding Porta Romano. • He indicated that the City has received more than 21 applications for the two (2) vacant positions on the Planning Commission. ADJOURNMENT THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, CHA O'NEAL ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 6:41 PM ON MAY 2, 2006,.~MAN ~' Respectfully Submitted, ~a,~ <' ~o.~~- Dana C. Porche' Office Specialist III ATTEST: Rolfe Preisendanz, Director of Community Development Agenda Item No. Page of